Remove/install outer rear door handle - AR72.12-P-2410T

MODEL 211.0/2 

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Rear Door Handle Components

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Shown on model 211.0 with code (889) Keyless go 

	Remove/Install
1	Remove rubber seal (3) in area of access cover (arrow)	Installation:  Ensure that rubber seal (3) is seated correctly.
2	Unscrew bolt (4) only until door handle cover (2) is loose	Access to bolt (4) via access cover (arrow).	*WH58.30-Z-1059-06A
3	Pull outside of door handle (1) and remove door handle cover (2)
4	Remove outer door handle (1) backwards out of the rear door	On vehicles with code (889) Keyless go, pull outer door handle (1) out of rear door until electrical connector (5) is accessible. Installation:  Ensure that the seals (8) are seated correctly.
5.1	Disconnect electrical connector (5)	On vehicles with code (889) Keyless go Hold connection (6) of electrical connector (5) with screwdriver (7) This prevents the connection (6) from being unhooked from the bearing bracket (9).
6	Remove outer door handle (1)
7	Install in the reverse order